In foreign trade, 'partition' or 'divider' refers to physical separation materials used to separate goods and prevent collision, compression, or mixing during transportation, commonly seen in packaging, container loading, and warehousing. Usage scenarios include: 1) separating different batches or fragile items within a container; 2) separating precision parts within wooden or cardboard boxes; 3) separating stacked goods on pallets. Precautions: materials must comply with the importing country's environmental requirements (e.g., wooden partitions require fumigation/IPPC marks); partitions cannot replace necessary cushioning materials and must not hinder customs inspection. Difference from 'dunnage': dunnage focuses on filling gaps and shock absorption, while partitions focus on spatial separation and positioning; difference from 'baffle': baffles are mostly used to prevent sloshing of liquids or bulk cargo, while partitions are more general-purpose. Proper use of partitions can reduce cargo damage rates, but they must be noted on invoices and packing lists to avoid customs misjudging them as independent goods.
📝 Examples
1. Please place foam partitions between each layer of glass and reinforce with wooden crates to prevent breakage during transportation. (Note: partitions are used for layered separation of fragile items, emphasizing the anti-breakage function.) 2. Plastic partitions should be used inside the container to separate goods from different orders, and shipping marks should be labeled for easy unloading. (Note: partitions are used to distinguish different batches of goods for easy identification and counting.)
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